Packaging Lead Operator

SUGAR FOODS LLC • Whiteland, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Packaging Lead Operator, where you’ll take ownership of high-performing packaging lines and drive operational excellence every day. In this role, you’ll lead setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting to keep production running smoothly while ensuring top-tier product quality. The Packaging Asset Owner serves as the technical and operational owner of packaging equipment and lines. This role is hands-on and combines lead operator responsibilities with administrative ownership, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of packaging or manufacturing operator experience
• Strong understanding of packaging equipment and processes
• Working knowledge of basic administrative tasks and documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead operator or informal leadership experience preferred
• Experience with PowerPoint preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner of assigned packaging assets and lines
• Lead daily packaging operations, setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting
• Ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and product quality
• Partner with Maintenance Owners to address reliability issues
• Create/Maintain operating procedures, training documentation, and line standards
• Support operator training and onboarding
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed